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Where next for gold, oil and other commodities as indices recover

March 2, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

We start by analysing the NQ Emini futures contract on the five-minute chart on TradingView. Then we move to the NinjaTrader platform to take a closer look at commodities such as gold, silver, oil, and copper. 00:21 Power outage impacts live stream start 00:21 The speaker apologizes for an unexpected power outage that disrupted their live stream. Despite having generally reliable internet, the outage occurred suddenly and was the first during a live session. They express uncertainty about how to handle the situation but hope to continue. The discussion resumes focusing on the 5-minute chart for the MNQ. 00:57 Analyzing MNQ 5-minute chart downtrend 00:57 The discussion focuses on identifying potential entry points and staging posts during a downtrend to maintain confidence in staying with the trend. The speaker references a specific candle formation that occurred just before the European market opens at 8:00 AM UK time, noting the significance of the timing as well as the volume activity around a hammer candle that suggests notable market behavior...

Tips and tricks for trading index futures using volume price analysis with the Quantum Trading indicators

February 26, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

In this video, David explains some of the tips and tricks he uses in trading index futures such as the ES Emini, the NQ Emini and the YM Emini. He also explains how to take the same approach when trading commodities such as gold, silver and copper. 00:21 Introduction and workspace overview 00:21 David introduces himself, mentioning that he is married to Anna and has appeared on her channel before. He humorously notes that he might sound a bit strange but in a nice way. He also mentions that he is using Ninja Trader in this video. 00:52 Three indices: YM, NQ, ES explained 00:52 The speaker discusses a commonly underused but valuable trading workspace featuring the three major indices known as the ‘three sisters’: YM, NQ, and ES. They emphasize the importance of gathering as much information as possible to aid trading decisions, regardless of trading style or timeframe. Displaying these indices simultaneously on different timeframes (one-minute and three-minute charts) provides a comprehensive, multi-dimensional perspective. While these...

Trading commodities and futures using the market strength indicator and volume based indicators with VPA

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 by Quantum Trading Comment Closed

In this video, David focuses on trading commodities and futures using the market strength indicator and volume-based indicators with VPA. In particular, he shows you how to use the market strength indicator to help you trade metals such as gold, silver, and copper, as well as oil. 00:21 Introduction to commodity market tools and indicators 00:21 The speaker introduces the topic by building on Anna’s discussion, focusing on tools, indicators, and charts used to analyse commodity markets and futures. A simple workspace setup is described, featuring real-time one-minute charts for gold (GC), silver, oil (CL), and copper (HG) contracts. The speaker also references the currency strength indicator, which visually breaks down the market into individual currency components. 01:24 Commodity strength indicator and currency relationships 01:24 The segment explains a visual tool that displays the performance of multiple commodities simultaneously, including copper, oil, silver, and gold, each represented by a different colour. Users can customise this tool by adding various commodities, indices, or currency contracts, such as the US...